What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Assistant I position at Michigan State University?
Position Summary
The Language Learning Lab in the Department of Communicative Sciences and Disorders at Michigan State University (directed by Ron Pomper, Ph.D.) is seeking a full-time Research Coordinator. The goal of the Language Learning Lab is to better understand how children with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) learn new words and how best to support their learning through intervention.
The successful candidate will have frequent interactions with a wonderful group of curious, committed, and supportive people. This position is ideal for a candidate who would like to gain experience in a research environment. This is a 1-year position with the possibility of renewal contingent upon funding.
Role
The Research Coordinator will play an integral role in a project assessing comprehension of legal vocabulary by adolescents with and without DLD. The Research Coordinator will:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Required Application Materials
Applicants Should Include
Direct questions to Language Learning Lab: langlearnlab@msu.edu with “Lab Assistant Position” in the subject line.
Work Hours
STANDARD 8-5
Description of End Date
This is an off-dated position funded for One Year from the date of hire with possible extension contingent upon funding renewal.
Website
https://comartsci.msu.edu/departments/co
Bidding Eligibility ends May 5, 2026 at 11:55 PM
The Language Learning Lab in the Department of Communicative Sciences and Disorders at Michigan State University (directed by Ron Pomper, Ph.D.) is seeking a full-time Research Coordinator. The goal of the Language Learning Lab is to better understand how children with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) learn new words and how best to support their learning through intervention.
The successful candidate will have frequent interactions with a wonderful group of curious, committed, and supportive people. This position is ideal for a candidate who would like to gain experience in a research environment. This is a 1-year position with the possibility of renewal contingent upon funding.
Role
The Research Coordinator will play an integral role in a project assessing comprehension of legal vocabulary by adolescents with and without DLD. The Research Coordinator will:
- Coordinate day-to-day lab operations
- Hire, train, and supervise undergraduate student employees
- Recruit participants and schedule research visits
- Assist with data collection and data entry
- Develop and maintain study protocols
- Communicate with the Institutional Review Board
- Manage budget and purchase requests
- Help create a lab website and newsletter
- Promote a lab culture of inclusion and respect
- Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in Communicative Sciences and Disorders/Speech and Hearing Sciences, Psychology, or a related field
- One to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in standard laboratory procedures and safety requirements and performing analytical and research techniques
- Familiarity with Microsoft programs (e.g., Word, Excel).
- Experience working with children and families
- Outstanding oral and written communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Impeccable attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and seek consultation when needed
- Dependability, trustworthiness, and cultural humility
- Curiosity about research and evidence-based practice
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Required Application Materials
Applicants Should Include
- a letter of interest
- resume or curriculum vitae
- contact information for three references.
Direct questions to Language Learning Lab: langlearnlab@msu.edu with “Lab Assistant Position” in the subject line.
Work Hours
STANDARD 8-5
Description of End Date
This is an off-dated position funded for One Year from the date of hire with possible extension contingent upon funding renewal.
Website
https://comartsci.msu.edu/departments/co
Bidding Eligibility ends May 5, 2026 at 11:55 PM